News & Stories


Young Adults’ Pilgrimage to Taizé

12th January 2026

The Diocese of Leicester and the Diocese of Lincoln have come together to offer an East Midlands Pilgrimage to Taizé for young adults aged 18-35, which will take place from August 1-9 this year.

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A Warm Welcome in the Wigston Benefice

22nd December 2025

The year is ending with a new beginning for the worshipping communities in the Wigston Benefice, as they welcome the Revd David Cowie as their new Rector.

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Sharing Tradition and Tackling Division

16th December 2025

Bishop Martyn spoke to BBC East Midlands reporter, Jeremy Ball, about building bridges between cultures at Christmas.


New Beginnings: Living and Singing the Lord's Song in Launde

15th December 2025

It was a double service celebration in the Launde Deanery Minster Community recently as the Revd Crystal McAllister was licensed into the parishes and commissioned in her role as Oversight Minister.

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In Loving Service of Young People

11th December 2025

After moving to Waltham-on-The-Wolds in 2021, Suzanne was looking to make new friends. She went on to set up a fortnightly youth club, which is regularly attended by around 40 young people. We invite you to slow down, grab a hot drink, and enjoy Suzanne's inspiring story of faith, love and community.

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Countdown to Christmas on a Journey of Peace, Faith, Hope and Love

30th November 2025

Open the doors of our diocesan digital mixed media Advent Calendar to discover inspiring scripture, things to make and do, a pause for reflection, faithful festive music, and events to attend – all themed around Peace, Faith, Hope and Love.

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A Gift to One Another: Soar Valley Minster Community

24th November 2025

Members of the Soar Valley Minster Community came together on Thursday (20 November) for a service of inauguration and commissioning of this newly forming Minster Community. At the heart of Soar Valley, there is a strong sense of the whole people of God working together for the Kingdom in this area of the diocese, with hopeful stories emerging.

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Blue Christmas

20th November 2025

As we come to the end of November, our thoughts turn to Advent and the festivities that follow. The Christmas season is often associated with joy and celebration, but for some, it can be a very challenging time.

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Celebrating Faith Stories Through Confirmation

10th November 2025

We are delighted to be able to share a round-up of confirmations which took place within our worshipping communities during the month of October, and the few weeks either side.

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Inter Faith Week 2025

3rd November 2025

Inter Faith Week begins on Remembrance Sunday (9 November) and presents us with a wonderful opportunity to better understand our neighbours.

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